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what memory should I buy for a Q6600?
spaceboy
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Just bought a used computer on ebay but it only has 1GB of 800MHz RAm, what should I get to optimise the Core2 Quad processor?
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Do you have a make and model? Otherwise, use the automated tool on this website and it will tell you all the details of the computer it's running on and what memory you need.Northern Ireland club member No 382 :j0
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I'd get more DDR2 800 probably. With that platform, the memory controller is on the motherboard. Older chipsets, such as Intel i965 only officially support up to DDR2 800. Newer chipsets like, like the P45 support DDR2 1066 and beyond. IMO the difference between 667, 800 or 1066mhz is not going to be noticeable without benchmarking.0
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I would get DDR2 800 as well, would only consider DDR2 1066 if I was power overclocking the system ie pushing the FSB past 400.
Also try to keep the memory in pairs ie if you have one 1gb stick then get another 1gb stick to maximise the dual channel speed, if its 2x 512mb sticks and you have the slots free then get another 2x512mb sticksWhoa! This image violates our terms of use and has been removed from view0 -
^wot they said
I'd get a 4gb kit (2x2Gb) of ddr2 800 and throw/give away the 1gb
...and before anyone mentions the restrictions of a 32 bit OS -I don't care..ram is cheap enough to waste ~512mbUtinam logica falsa tuam philosophiam totam suffodiant.0 -
The Q6600 is a 1066MHZ FSB processor. For all the difference in price between 800-1066 go for the 1066, especially as for the memory to match in pairs ideally they are of the same brand and timings. Not to mention the OP did ask about optimising the processor.
All of that does revolve around the motherboard supporting 1066 memory that is ofc.New PV club member. 3.99kW system. Solar Edge with 14 x 285W JA Solar panels. 55° West from south and 35° pitch.0 -
ok thanks. It's a Dell Vostro 410 btw0
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I run a Q6600 with DDR2 1066 and can recomend. 4 GB is best if your running muliple appsThe truth is incontrovertible, malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end; there it is.
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PeoplesChampion wrote: »I run a Q6600 with DDR2 1066 and can recomend. 4 GB is best if your running muliple apps
Are you running a 64 bit OS?0 -
Just had a quick google search and a Dell Vostro 410 uses a Foxconn DG33A01 Motherboard (intel G33 chipset) which by the sound of it only supports DDR2 667 or DDR2 800, some motherboard manufacturers ie Asus and ECS tweek their G33 motherboards to support DDR2 1066Whoa! This image violates our terms of use and has been removed from view0
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ok thanks, 800 it is then.0
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